Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

DAYSH, Eileen Mira

Of Pahiatua. On Monday 28th November 2022, at Palmerston North Hospital, after a short illness, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoff. Loved Mum of Evan, Neil and Dianne, Doug, and Stephen. Treasured Nana of Rosemary, James, Kelsi, and Matthew. Loved great-Nana of Brandon, Logan, and Jacob. In lieu of a floral tribute, a donation made to the Pahiatua Cancer Support Group, c/- PO Box 23, Pahiatua, would be appreciated or may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Eileen’s life will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Albert Street, Pahiatua, on Thursday 8th December 2022 at 1.30pm, private cremation thereafter. ‘Our most grateful thanks to Waireka for their care.’
Monarch Funeral Home
Pahiatua (06) 3766662

Death

LISSINGTON, Michael John

Passed away suddenly on 25th November, 2022, aged 57. Loved partner of Debbie. Much loved son of John and Marion (deceased). Brother to Karen and Julienne. Uncle to Baylee, Hannah and Bella. Cherished by Floyd and Jack.
You will leave
such a big hole in our lives.
Soar with the wind Mike.
A memorial to celebrate Michael’s life will be held on Saturday 10th December at 1.30pm at the Otorohanga Presbyterian Church Hall.

Death

KANARA, Billy

Died peacefully on December 4, 2022, at the Christchurch Hospital, after a hard battle surrounded by loving Whanau. A much loved partner to Chris, loved father to Waiata and grandad to Matua. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gabriel and Patricia Kanara, Perry Kanara (deceased), Lisa and the late Dave, Tony Kanara (deceased), Joe and Dana Kanara, Peter Kanara (deceased, Joanne Kanara and Michael Kanara. Thanks to the Nephrology Department for their care of Billy. Messages c/- the Kanara family to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023. A celebration of Billy’s life will be held at the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Ave, on Wednesday, December 7, at 2.00pm, thereafter Interment at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery.

Death

BAUCKE, Royce Rayner

On December 1, 2022, passed away peacefully, aged 77 years. Dearly loved Husband of Harata. Loved Father of Nephi, Ammaron, Jershon and Shazer. Cherished Father-in-law of Loren, Amardy and Barbara. Treasured Koro of Sage, Kaylee, Nina, Gabrielle, Darius, Hunter, Marley, Kaius and Vienna. Funeral service to be held at the LDS Chapel, 5 Higgins Road, Frankton, Hamilton, Friday 10th December, 10.00am.

Death

MOYLE, John Aubrey

John passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on December 3, 2022, aged 75. He was the dearly loved and loving husband of Gloria, dearly loved and loving father and father-in-law of Elizabeth and Elliot Payne and the late Edward, devoted grandfather of Atticus and Magdalena Payne, who loved him so much, and loved brother and brother-in-law of David and Averil and Anne and Grahame Bately. A Funeral Mass for John will be held at 1.30 pm on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at St Michael and All Angels Church, corner of Durham Street and Oxford Terrace, Christchurch.

Death

COOPER, Elaine

Passed away peacefully on Monday 28 November 2022. Loved mother, mother-in-law and nana of Sonja, David and Zabard, Louise, Kevin, Cas and Josh, and Andy, Catherine, Cameron and Brennan. The family would like to express grateful thanks to the wonderful hospital staff at Malvina Major Retirement Village. Messages to the Cooper family may be left in Elaine’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington. A private service and burial has been held for Elaine.

Death

COULMAN, Patricia Mary (Pat) (nee Mallon)

Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Windsor Park Care Home on Sunday, December 4, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan (Gore), Jane and Steve Sommerville (Christchurch), Maree and Bill Rodgers (Whanganui), Diane and David Broome (Gore), James and Leeanne (Gore), and loved Nana and great-Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special Aunty of Catherine and Bruce Bell (Christchurch) and their family, and loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
RIP
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Friday, December 9, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Rosary in the Church, Thursday, December 8, 7.00pm. Donations to the NZ Stroke Foundation will be kindly accepted. Special thanks to the staff at Windsor Park Care Home. Messages to 40 Norton Street, Gore, 9710.

Death

PARKINSON, Francis Alan (Alan)

Peacefully at Bob Scott Home and Hospital on 5th December 2022, in his 80th year. Loving husband of Patricia, father to Stephen and Elaine, Grandpa to Hayley, Tyler, Joel and Papa to Jacinta, and father-in-law of Simon and Kim. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at 8.30am, Wednesday 7th December 2022, at the Harbour City Funeral Home Chapel, 665 High Street, Lower Hutt. Messages and tributes can be placed in Alan’s tribute book at www.tribute.co.nz... or posted to PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt 5011.

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STORY, Sister Colleen

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(Colleen Josephine)
On December 2, 2022, died peacefully at Mercy Parklands Hospital. Much loved member of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Sacred Heart. Loved daughter of the late Bernard and Susan Story, and step-daughter of Frances Baumann (Gisborne). Loved sister of Victor, Bernard, Brian, Carmel (all deceased), and Ian (Auckland), and their families. Much loved aunt to all her nieces, nephews and their families.
May Colleen be at peace.
Gracious thanks to our Healthcare workers at Mary MacKillop Centre and at Mercy Parklands Hospital for their loving care of Colleen. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, December 8, at 10.30am, at Mary MacKillop Centre Chapel, 56 Selwyn Ave, Mission Bay, to be followed by interment at Waikaraka Cemetery. A Vigil Service will be held at the above Chapel on Wednesday, December 7, at 7.00pm. Due to Covid-19 Protection framework, masks are required. Requiem Mass will be live-streamed.
Aroha Funerals
09 5270266

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DEANE, Tania(née Emery)

On 2 December 2022, aged just 59. Gone too soon. Beloved wife of Nigel, beautiful mum to Elim and Ebony, most treasured Nanny of Keira, Ivey and Exodus, loved and revered sister/Aunty among her brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces.
She fought the good fight and now rests in the arms of
our Lord.
Tania will lay at Kauwhata Marae in Feilding until her final farewell which will begin at 11.00am, Tuesday (today) December 6th 2022. She will then journey on to Kakariki Urupa. Come, commemorate with us. To South Taranaki Emergency Services - THANK YOU - so much heart, Kia kaha.

Death

WYNDHAM, Charles Henry Stanley

Peacefully, on December 4, 2022 at his home in Balclutha. The last of his generation. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marion, cherished father and father-in-law of Bruce and Maria, Garry, Sue, Angela, a cherished Grandad of Kirsty, Hayley; Emma; Michael and a dearly loved great-grandad to Charlotte, and Finn. A Memorial service to celebrate Charles’ life will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 3.00pm in the South Otago Town and Country Club, Yarmouth Street, Balclutha. Messages to 63 Lewin Street, Balclutha 9230.

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PONGA, Jack Te Awe

On December 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, aged 80 years. Now painfree. Dearly loved husband of Mere. Much loved father and father-in-law of Maraina and Brian Poff, Jackie and Andrew West, Rebecca and Johnny Childs, Atiamuri, the late Hendrix, and Margie and Dean. Loved Papa and Koro Papa of his moko and moko moko. Message to the Ponga family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Jack will be at home until Thursday the 8th.

Death

GRAY, Virginia Kristi Antoinette (Kristi)

Died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Sunday, December 4, 2022, aged 74 years. Loved partner of the late Ian Whitehead, previous wife of Adrian Ramsay, treasured mum of Caroline, Julian, Annabel, David, and Julia, and Granny of Ruby, Evie, Sam, Georgia, Clara, Sylvia, Hugo, and Miles. Messages may be addressed to The Family of The late Kristi Gray, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Funeral for Kristi will be held in The Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo St, Cashmere, on Saturday, December 10, at 2.00pm.

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DAVIDSON, Robert Alexander

On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, peacefully at Ashley Suites, Russley Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Marie, loved father of Alistair, Neil, Glen, the late Grant, and the late John, loved Grandad of Andrew, Glen, Catherine Alexandra, Taylor, James, Callum Iain, Angus, George, and Bella and Great-Grandad of his 11 great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Robert Davidson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wespac Rescue Helicopter would be appreciated and may be made online at airrescue.co.nz or Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust 03 0823 0216240 00. A private ceremony will be held for Robert, followed by a private burial in Wanaka with Marie, and Grant.

Death

MURRAY, Lorraine Frances

Passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of
her family on Monday, 5th December 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Loved mother of Andrew and Benita, Duncan and Alesha, Philippa and Tony, and Elizabeth and Jamie. Loved nana of Jorja, Livie, Charlotte, Jonathan, Robert, Lucinda, Max and Henry. Funeral details to follow.
R.I.P.

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